A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4457100 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4459147 epoch_slot_no: 9547 block_no: 4456923 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2329 time: 2020-07-22 02:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4ee81da510e596e51a24f28e5603d117b64b76b76c627f8d6beeb5c8a918dccBlock Operator
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